In last week’s edition of the DatCom Business Briefing, we explained how the tech skills gap is one of the greatest cybersecurity threats. If a business lacks people who understand the technology they use, it makes your business more susceptible to malware attacks and data breaches. This week, we will discuss the high costs of technology complexity in operating a... Read More
- Written by Tom Baum
- Published: 31 May 2022
As an entrepreneur, you find deep satisfaction in building your own business. It’s challenging, but you’ve cultivated your resilience to setbacks and your ability to overcome obstacles. And you’ve been able to do some exciting things that were once only dreams. But you realize that selling a business is a great opportunity to branch out
- Written by Tom Baum
- Published: 24 May 2022
It’s no secret to seasoned entrepreneurs that making mistakes is essential to business success. The real secret is how to overcome the personal struggle to pick yourself up and try again. The ability to face your mistakes and overcome obstacles is what distinguishes people as real entrepreneurs. Elon Musk said that being an entrepreneur is
- Written by Tom Baum
- Published: 19 May 2022
So, your office is hiring right now. Seems like there’s more work than your staff can handle. I hope it’s because your business is growing! But it could mean that you’re falling behind and I know what it’s like. Yes, as a business owner for 34 years, I’ve had to hire people just to keep
- Written by Tom Baum
- Published: 17 May 2022
The Typical Office Employee For many people, going to college was a way to escape the monotony, weariness, and uncertainty of low-wage jobs. Their parents punched a clock and stood on their feet all day. These college-bound people dreamed of having a fancy desk in a corner office. But the knowledge workers of today aren’t
- Written by Tom Baum
- Published: 12 May 2022
Data Processing Automation has a powerful role to play in scaling your business. When you use software tools to automate mundane, repetitive, computer-based tasks, your people can then focus on higher value work that leads to business growth. That could be as simple as enabling more sales for increased profits. But scaling a business has
- Written by Tom Baum
- Published: 10 May 2022
Like many other financial processes at a business, payroll processing is tedious and tense. Employees want to know that their paycheck is going to come on time. This is particularly critical in smaller businesses where only a few people are responsible for payroll. If key personnel call in sick, and the checks aren’t cut, a
- Written by Tom Baum
- Published: 05 May 2022
When you find the kind of promising talent that will drive your business, you don’t want the onboarding process to be slow, awkward, or confusing. Data Processing Automation (DPA) uses software to automate common and repeatable tasks in Human Resources. Believe it or not, automation can make the complete process more personal. Onboarding usually requires
- Written by Tom Baum
- Published: 03 May 2022
People file insurance claims in times of crisis and pain. The last thing they need is for their insurance company to be slow and sloppy. Fail them in their moment of suffering and they will never trust you again. But exceed their expectations with a faster turnaround time powered by Data Processing Automation, and they